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Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches
Spanish police have begun relocating hundreds of migrants from Ceuta’s beaches to a new tented facility in the port area, with crowds jostling for space after weeks of makeshift living conditions.
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo named in new coach Jorge Jesus’ first squad
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s first squad under new coach Jorge Jesus, ending speculation about his international retirement after the World Cup.
Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces launch inquest into sudden military collapse
Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces are investigating how a planned assault on the Houthi-controlled capital collapsed, resulting in the loss of the entire west coast and raising questions about coordination and morale.
Record fuel prices across EU prompt calls for bloc-wide windfall tax on firms
European leaders are debating a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies as fuel prices reach record highs, with multiple countries facing elections next year amid public discontent over soaring costs.
When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. ‘Track Two’ talks are already buzzing
Amid fierce US-China competition over artificial intelligence, informal “Track Two” diplomatic discussions are creating space for candid dialogue on shared AI concerns ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting.
‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces an acute energy crisis stemming from disrupted gas shipments following the US-Iran conflict, forcing residents to wake at midnight to cook and leaving major cities dark.
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four people, hit hospital supply warehouse
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least four people on Saturday, including a strike on a medical supply warehouse at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah that wounded three others.
RSS chief’s visit to US denounced as ‘goodwill tour’ for Hindu nationalism
A prominent Hindu nationalist leader is set to speak at a rally in New York City on Saturday, prompting protests from faith groups and advocacy organizations who view the event as an attempt to rehabilitate the image of his paramilitary organization.
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Turkey summoned Ukraine’s ambassador after two Turkish-operated vessels were attacked in the Black Sea, expressing concerns about maritime safety and navigation in the region.
Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff
Armed gangs in Haiti released 13 captives—six children and seven women—kidnapped during a mass abduction in Kenscoff last week that killed at least 47 people.
US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students
A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated constitutional rights of international students by attempting to deport them for pro-Palestinian speech, finding the visa revocation policy unconstitutionally discriminatory.
Sydney man Nava flew to Nepal thinking his wife had been found. Crushingly, ‘the search goes on’
A Sydney man traveled to Nepal after learning a name matching his missing wife appeared on survivor lists, only to discover it was a different person. The search continues for his wife and dozens of other Australians caught in a devastating Nepal-Tibet flood disaster.
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Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections – so what can be done?
After they highlighted the backlog, the LGA said longer-term funding would help councils "more effectively plan for future maintenance schemes, focusing more on preventative measures, which will ultimately save the taxpayer money and reduce the need for repairs, and...
Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing
As well as Labour and the Conservatives, in the English local contests there are the Liberal Democrats, there is Reform UK, there is the Green Party of England and Wales and there are often competitive independents too. In the devolved elections, in Wales there is...
UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine
Sir Keir said the UK is "ready to do the necessary work" with allies on Monday to give Ukraine the "support you need, the pressure you need to continue to put on Russia to make sure that we get a just and lasting peace, but one that is right for Ukraine". Article...
Polanski says police ‘should not be above scrutiny’ over Golders Green response
The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers' response because it was "not the appropriate forum". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Green...
Winners, losers and a PM on the brink – what to expect in next week’s elections
As with all the parties, even the most expert political pundits are guessing at the numbers of seats the Greens are likely to win, but given their surge in the polls, gaining at least 500 would be a decent ball park. To truly expand their place on the map, though, the...
Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests
Asked if he wanted tougher policing of language used during marches, or if he wanted to stop some protests altogether, Sir Keir Starmer told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I think certainly the first, and I think there are instances for the latter." Article...
Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond
As Starmer acknowledged, it is balancing act that strikes at the heart of what freedom and democracy is all about – including the right to protest, while addressing the deep hurt, anger and fear the repeated protests cause for many in the Jewish community. Plenty of...
Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising police
"There's a guy on the ground, he's got a rucksack on. And I don't know what was going through the mind of those officers, but if I was there, I'd be thinking, he's going to detonate something. He's going to blow me up and everybody around here," the prime minister...
UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
He said Labour MPs used to be "people without money, without privilege, working class people who really knew their constituents" but now "they're much younger, much better educated, and in my judgement, much less close to their constituents than their predecessors...
Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSir Mark Rowley...
‘Globalise the intifada’ chant is racist, says Starmer
The prime minister said the use of the chant on marches had left Jews feeling scared and intimidated. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister said the use of the chant on...
Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage
Reform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel Farage in early 2024. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnReform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel...
Antisemitism ‘a national security emergency’, government terror adviser says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnHome...
Starmer heckled during Golders Green visit
Protesters gathered as the prime minister arrived in the north London suburb where two men were stabbed. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnProtesters gathered as the prime minister...
Hereditary peers’ last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished
Retired Tory peer Lord Salisbury, who helped negotiate that compromise, said that although he felt "quite sentimental" about the end of a tradition dating back to the 13th century, he had always believed there needed to be a reformed second chamber that enjoyed the...
We can’t abolish leasehold overnight, minister says
Harry Scoffin, founder of campaign group Free Leaseholders, said: "The government appears to think that desperate leaseholders who need the change Labour promised at the last election, namely an end to this feudal system, are naysayers acting in bad faith." Article...
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Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as prices rise, with households facing higher bills despite government VAT cuts, according to industry group warnings.
The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will deliver his first major speech as Fed chair at Jackson Hole, with investors seeking clarity on his strategy to combat inflation running well above the central bank’s target.
‘Cowboy builders’ targeted in new government clampdown
The UK government is launching a new database of vetted traders and escrow payment system next month to protect homeowners from fraudulent builders, amid complaints that over a quarter of recent renovation customers experienced problems.
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge says
A US judge ruled the Defense Department acted illegally when it designated AI startup Anthropic a supply chain risk, rejecting the military’s efforts to punish the company for refusing weapons use.
John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget
UK Chancellor John Healey will delay announcing when the country will meet its 3% GDP defence spending target until next year’s spending review, the Treasury confirmed.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
About half of Gen Z expect no state pension by retirement, prompting many to increase private pension savings due to concerns about aging populations and government finances.
Technology In The News
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awarded $250,000 for a critical Linux vulnerability in KVM that allows guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host machines, alongside a separate privilege escalation flaw.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may inadvertently allow attackers to fill hard drives with massive amounts of data, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn home and small office router users to strengthen security as Russian state hackers continue compromising devices to mask attacks on sensitive organizations.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Researchers discovered that Microsoft failed to revoke 11 vulnerable firmware images for over a decade, allowing simple bypasses of Secure Boot protections on Windows and Linux devices.
Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
The CEO of Hugging Face, hacked by an OpenAI agent during a safety test, is calling for complete transparency in the investigation and $100 million in computing resources to build defenses.
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Atlassian introduced monthly AI spending caps of up to $2,000 per employee, contrasting with other tech firms encouraging unlimited use amid rising costs.
Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police
Hackers claiming to be the previously unknown group ExfilSquad stole over 740,000 records from the UK Department for Education and a police legal database, demanding payment to prevent full disclosure.
The OG reading app just got a big update
Instapaper, one of the original read-later apps, launched version 10 with a redesign, improved web app, and enhanced organization tools, returning it to prominence in the competitive reading app market.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s Equinor nearly doubled profits to $11.5 billion in the second quarter, benefiting from elevated oil and gas prices triggered by regional geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Averaged 70% Growth Over The Last Three Years
U.S. utility-scale battery storage capacity reached nearly 52 GW by mid-2026, with operators planning to add 54 GW over the next two and a half years, marking sustained rapid expansion.
AI Data Centers Are A Regional US Grid Issue, Not A Global Power Crisis
AI data centers are creating significant new electricity demand in concentrated US regions, but global impact remains modest at under 3% of world consumption by 2030, with substantial uncertainty around long-term forecasts.
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Plan Stalls One Year After Washington Breakthrough
One year after signing a provisional peace deal, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the US report progress on infrastructure projects but face obstacles in finalizing a comprehensive peace agreement.
Middle East War Pushes China Toward the Arctic Trade Route
China’s shipping firm Sea Legend launches the first regular container service through Arctic waters, offering an alternative to Middle East routes threatened by Houthi attacks and geopolitical tensions.
Alaska’s $55B LNG Mega-Project In Talks With More Buyers Ahead Of FID
Alaska LNG, a $55 billion megaproject, is advancing toward a final investment decision after securing offtake agreements for over 13 million metric tons and negotiating with two additional potential buyers.
Climate Change In The News
Fifty billion seedlings: Can Ethiopia replant its ravaged forests?
Ethiopia is implementing one of the world’s largest environmental restoration campaigns, aiming to plant 50 billion seedlings by 2030 to reverse decades of forest loss and address land degradation affecting millions of farmers.
To win over locals, data centers pump $340M into rural Texas projects
Data center companies have invested over $343 million in rural Texas communities through donations and infrastructure projects, apparently seeking to build public support amid widespread opposition to facility development.
Education In The News
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many game websites are circumventing school web filters through proxy servers and hidden screen tactics, allowing students to access inappropriate content despite institutional blocking measures.
Why Mandatory Summer Reading Doesn’t Work—and What Teachers Prefer Instead
Teachers question whether mandatory summer reading lists effectively combat reading skill loss during breaks, with many preferring student choice and personalized assignments instead.
Connecticut leaders highlight $700M milestone in Connecticut Early Childhood Education Endowment in Hartford – WTNH.com
Connecticut leaders highlight $700M milestone in Connecticut Early Childhood Education Endowment in Hartford  WTNH.com Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Recommends Dr. Henry Mack for Education Commissioner – Florida Department of Education
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Recommends Dr. Henry Mack for Education Commissioner  Florida Department of Education Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Josh Turek talks education funding at ISEA Leadership Conference – The Des Moines Register
Josh Turek talks education funding at ISEA Leadership Conference  The Des Moines Register Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
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